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May 1, 2009

Justin Guarini Wants in on New Moon Too

Remember Justin? Well, he wants in on New Moon with this song, "I Can't Live". Check it out at Justin's website:

Here's a song that Tammy Hyler, Shaye Smith, and I wrote specifically for "New Moon". I've set it to some stills, and slapped my vocals on it. If you like it, make sure to spread the word and ask Stephenie Meyer to put it on the soundtrack - JG

Thanks, Mary G!

P.S. Don't wanna bias anybody, but the song's not half-bad. It's not very subtle, but neither is New Moon.

Don't hate me...I'm just sayin'...honestly...the song is pretty good. You just have to try to forget who's singing it, and listen. Maybe if it was recorded by someone else...say, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, or my ABSOLUTE favorite, Switchfoot, then maybe it would be better. Just try to have an open mind about things...

I seriously hate to say this but the song isn't half bad that said it was specifically written for New Moon and is definitely not subtle (like you said Goz) I don't think he fits the style mostly because I think any artist could write a song specifically for NM and it would fit too. I'd rather have Need by Hana Pestle over this song any day its at least more subtle.

And since we're on this topic... the other day i realized what song would be PERFECT for when Bella's drowning and actually sees Edward: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVkV321rV3U (lyrics on the side) Reznor would never go for it, but it just fits.

To Anonymous, holy sh*t great song pick the lyrics are bananas...I agree though that Reznor would never go for it. :( Although one never knows if enough money flashes in ones face just maybe. It could also play in Italy while he's remembering her.

This guy has never made it big. Landing a track on the New Moon OST would give him massive exposure. Of course the guy wants to take advantage of it!

This is my problem: it's not just about whether the song is good enough or not (which in my opinion, it is NOT). It is about how it was written and how it was presented. I don't like how it was written so directly. None of the songs on the Twilight OST were as direct as this song is to Bella & Edward's relationship. The direct use of a quote from the script/book is such a lame way to practically tag it with pick me, pick me, pick me. And I also don't think Justin belongs in the rock genre. Further, instead of simply submitting the song to producers at Summit in a professional way, the guy decides to make a freakin' photo slideshow to play his song all over his website and YouTube, just to generate some buzz. This is NOT the way to go. I think that Summit would make their decision but try to keep the tracklist under wraps until the movie is released. To those who support Justin's desperate attempt: after all this sad exposure on his attempt to get ahead in life, would you be able to enjoy the movie with this mediocre song suddenly bursting in the background?